Gary was born in South Bend, Indiana a “Long Time Ago.” He started his career with Bruce Paneling and Molding servicing the Manufactured Housing Industry. He then worked for Peter and Kot Plywood, Elkhart Indiana, who became Mobile Plywood, Inc.

In 1970, Gary transferred to Greeley Colorado with Mobile Plywood which later became Pluswood Industries, then International Paper. He then accepted a position with International Paper in Ft. Worth, Texas. Gary started O'BH Associates with Pete O'Brien in 1990.

Gary is married to His Yellow Rose of Texas, Karen Gail. They have six children, three grandchildren, two schnauzers and one cat. He enjoys motorcycles and owns three Harley-Davidsons. Gary likes to fish, hunt, golf and exercise.